US Army 250th Anniversary Celebrations in Washington, DC

A soldier stands on the National Mall before the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Later today, the Army will celebrate their 250th birthday, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday, with a parade featuring Army equipment, flyovers, fireworks and 6,600 veterans and active soldiers. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI